Aerospace Program Manager

Jobot; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Program Manager for Aerospace, Military & Defense Programs. You will own execution of one or more programs across their full life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Requirements include 5+ years in aerospace program management, a Bachelor's degree, and U.S. person status with ITAR; Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years program management experience in aerospace, military, or defense.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and reviews.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of programs across full lifecycle.
• Serve as primary customer contact and lead reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and admin functions.
• Establish milestones and recovery plans for off-schedule events.
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/business/financial discipline

Job description

Program Manager — Aerospace, Military & Defense Programs — $130k to $170k Base + Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us?

• Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Full-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery
• Balanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability
• Direct customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth

Job Details

You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs
• Lead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews
• Direct cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions
• Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer

Looking for:

• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
• 5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

• Earned value management and master scheduling
• Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
• Manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
• Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)
• FMS and international contracting

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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